How to Get King’s Rock in Pokémon GO: Full Guide 2025

Looking to evolve Slowpoke or Poliwhirl but stuck with a missing King’s Rock? This special evolution item is a must-have for Trainers who want to complete their Pokédex in Pokémon GO. Here’s everything you need to know about what King’s Rock does, how to get it, and how to use it in 2025.

King’s Rock is one of the original special evolution items introduced from the Johto region. In Pokémon GO, you need it to evolve certain Pokémon into special branching forms, adding unique evolutions to your collection that you can’t get with Candy alone. Once you use a King’s Rock, it’s consumed, so you’ll need a new one for every evolution.

There are several ways to get a King’s Rock in Pokémon GO, but it often takes patience and luck because this evolution item is quite rare.

1 Spinning PokéStops and Gyms

This is the most common method. Every time you spin a PokéStop or Gym, there’s a very small chance — less than 1% — that you’ll get an evolution item like the King’s Rock. The drop rate is low, so don’t rely on this alone.

2 7-Day PokéStop Streak

The most reliable way to get a King’s Rock is by maintaining a 7-day daily PokéStop spin streak. On the seventh consecutive day, you’re guaranteed to receive at least one random evolution item — and this often includes the King’s Rock.

3 Research Breakthrough

Complete daily Field Research tasks for seven days to earn a Research Breakthrough. The reward usually includes an evolution item, so you have another chance to get a King’s Rock this way.

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4 Opening Gifts from Friends

There’s a small chance that Gifts received from your friends can contain evolution items like the King’s Rock. The odds are low, but sending and opening more Gifts always helps.

5 Completing Special Research Tasks

Keep an eye out for special Research Tasks tied to seasonal events or limited-time challenges — these sometimes reward Trainers with a guaranteed King’s Rock.

As of 2025, only two Pokémon lines use King’s Rock for evolution:

Remember: you can’t reuse the same King’s Rock. You’ll need one each time you want to evolve these Pokémon.

Using a King’s Rock is simple once you have the item and enough Candy:

1. Open your Pokémon storage and select Poliwhirl or Slowpoke.

2. Make sure you have the required Candy: 100 for Politoed, 50 for Slowking.

3. Tap Evolve — if you have the King’s Rock, the option will appear.

4. Confirm, and you’ll get your new evolution!

If the Evolve button is greyed out, double-check your Candy count or make sure you’ve selected the correct Pokémon.

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Want to stack a few extra King’s Rocks in your bag? Try these Trainer-tested tips:

1．Can you get multiple King’s Rocks in Pokémon GO?

Yes! There’s no limit to how many King’s Rocks you can hold. Just remember each evolution uses one King’s Rock, so keep spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and finishing Research Breakthroughs to stock up.

2．Why can’t I evolve with King’s Rock?

Usually, this happens if you don’t have enough Candy or if you picked a Pokémon that doesn’t need a King’s Rock. Double-check you have Poliwhirl or Slowpoke selected, plus the right amount of Candy.

3．Do I lose King’s Rock after evolution?

Yes, once you use a King’s Rock to evolve a Pokémon, it disappears from your bag. You’ll need another one for any future evolutions.

4．Is there a trick to get King’s Rock faster?

There’s no guaranteed trick, but keeping a 7-Day PokéStop spin streak is the best way. You can also increase your odds by spinning PokéStops in dense areas, opening more Gifts, and completing special Research.

5．Can I trade King’s Rock with friends?

No, evolution items can’t be traded in Pokémon GO. You can only trade Pokémon themselves, so everyone needs to collect their own King’s Rocks.

6．Can you get King’s Rock from Gyms?

Yes — spinning Gym Photo Discs works the same as PokéStops. The drop rate is low, but it counts toward your daily and 7-Day spin streak.

King’s Rock is simple but essential if you want Politoed and Slowking in your Pokédex. Keep spinning those Stops, stay on top of streaks, and grab every evolution item you can. Missing Candy? Use AnyTo to find more Slowpokes, Poliwhirls, and cover more ground without wearing out your shoes.

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Article by Ryan Miles

Ryan Miles is a seasoned gamer and mobile strategy writer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in Pokémon GO spoofing and GPS-based games. Known for breaking down complex location tricks into beginner-friendly guides, Ryan’s mission is simple: help you explore more, catch faster, and play smarter without ever leaving home.